The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce announced Monday its Latino Business Alliance’s Hispanic Heritage Celebration – Awards and Networking Reception – is set for Wednesday, Sept. 21, at 5:30 p.m. at Tesoro Adobe Historical Park.

Every year, the Latino Business Alliance kicks-off National Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, by appreciating the Latino community and its contributions to the Santa Clarita Valley.

“Latino Americans continue to contribute to the prosperity and culture of the United States and the Santa Clarita Valley,” said Liz Seelman, chair of the Latino Business Alliance. “We are proud to once again host our annual celebration to network and honor the achievements of Latino businesses in the Santa Clarita Valley.”

This year, the Latino Business Alliance is pleased to honor Frank Oviedo with the Community Leader award and Henry Rodriguez State Farm Agency for Business of the Year. The celebration will include a networking reception with food and drinks, followed by a short presentation and dancing.

“We encourage our entire business community to come and celebrate with us at our annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration and honor this year’s awardees,” stated Ivan Volschenk, president/CEO of the SCV Chamber.

The SCV Chamber also welcomes back Sand Canyon as Title Sponsor. Additional sponsors include, Chiquita Canyon, City of Santa Clarita, Dignity Memorial, FivePoint, Northeast Valley Health Corporation, Premier America Credit Union, Southern California Edison, Supervisor Kathryn Barger, and UCLA Health. Sponsorships are currently available and can be requested by emailing hello@scvchamber.com. Tickets are available for purchase on the SCV Chambers website.

The LBA works to promote Latino-owned businesses as well as enhance a company’s efforts with Latino customers and businesses. The SCV Chamber strongly believes a growing Latino population is a vital part of our diverse and expanding business community. The SCV Chamber understand the importance in providing assistance and support for Latino-owned businesses and working with our members on how to best market to the Latino community.

About the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce

The SCV Chamber is the largest business membership organization in the Santa Clarita Valley representing more than a 65,000-member workforce. The Chamber serves as “The Voice of Business” working as the SCV’s leading business advocacy organization in the third largest city in the County of Los Angeles. Founded in 1923, the Chamber works to advocate for, educate and connect the business community.